Cooperative law — also known as collaborative law — is an innovative and increasingly popular approach to resolving family law disputes that prioritizes respectful negotiation, open communication, and mutually beneficial outcomes over adversarial courtroom conflict. At Marjory Kaplan Law, we are strong advocates for the cooperative law process, believing that families in transition deserve legal solutions that preserve relationships, protect children, and allow all parties to move forward with dignity and respect intact.

What Is Cooperative Law?
In a cooperative law process, both parties and their respective attorneys commit in writing to resolving their dispute outside of court through a series of structured, face-to-face meetings. Each party is fully represented by their own cooperative law attorney throughout the process, ensuring that both individuals receive skilled legal advice and advocacy while working collaboratively toward agreed-upon solutions. Additional professionals — such as financial advisors, child specialists, and mental health counselors — may also be brought in as needed to support the process and help reach well-rounded, informed agreements.

Family Law Matters We Handle Cooperatively
Our cooperative law practice assists clients in resolving a comprehensive range of family law matters through the collaborative process, including:

• Divorce and legal separation agreements
• Child custody and parenting plan development
• Visitation and parenting time arrangements
• Child support and spousal support agreements
• Division of marital property, assets, and debts
• Business valuation and division in divorce
• Retirement account and pension division agreements
• Post-divorce modifications and co-parenting disputes

The Benefits of the Cooperative Law Approach
Cooperative law offers numerous significant advantages over traditional litigation, including greater privacy and confidentiality, reduced cost and time compared to court proceedings, less emotional stress for all family members especially children, greater control over the process and outcome, and the preservation of respectful relationships that are essential for successful long-term co-parenting.

Contact Marjory Kaplan Law Today
If you are interested in resolving your family law matter through a cooperative law process, contact Marjory Kaplan Law today to schedule a consultation and learn how this respectful and constructive approach can help your family navigate change with confidence and care.